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Individual Support Counselor - Relief
Riverside Community Care is seeking an Individual Support Counselor to join our community-based Shared Living, Individual Support and In-Home Supports program based in Norwood and serving the surrounding area.
Working as part of a team in a relief capacity staff will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities or brain injuries. Allowing individuals served to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community or their homes, and develop the skills necessary for independent living and increased independence at home.
Pay Rate: $20.50/hourly
Relief Hours Available
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required
- Must have the ability to work as a member of a team and function independently
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required
Required Experience
- High School Diploma required.